"As a young and carefree 18-year-old, I felt terrified at the idea of traveling on my own. Thankfully, I decided to start traveling anyway and went on my first trip to Tanzania. I caught the travel bug and continued traveling solo over the years, including trips to Thailand, Singapore, and Australia. It took a few years to truly overcome my fear, but an overland trip to South America at 22 taught me to be brave when I visited five countries alone after my friend left."
"Solo travel makes me feel empowered, and it also makes me feel young again, as it reminds me of that first backpacking trip when I was 18. There's no feeling more exciting to me than setting foot in a new country by myself for the very first time. My traveling has slowed down as my real-life responsibilities, including work, family ties, home ownership, and parenting, have all taken their toll on my freedom."
I started traveling alone at 18, taking a first trip to Tanzania and later visiting Thailand, Singapore, and Australia. An overland trip to South America at 22 forced me to be brave when I continued alone through five countries after a friend left. Solo travel provides empowerment, spontaneity, and a sense of youth by recalling early backpacking experiences. Travel frequency has declined because of work, family ties, homeownership, and parenting, so I now prioritize making the most of fewer trips, which is easier when traveling alone. I have had a 15-year partnership and also value traveling together for shared safety and experiences.
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